Introduction
Pumpkin pudding is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor — smooth, creamy, and full of cozy spice. Whether baked, chilled, or layered with whipped cream, these puddings bring the warmth of autumn straight to your table. Here are 20 creamy pumpkin pudding recipes that will easily steal the show at any fall gathering.
1. Classic Pumpkin Pudding
The timeless pumpkin dessert that’s creamy, rich, and full of warm spice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk cornstarch with ½ cup milk until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat remaining milk, pumpkin, sugar, and spices.
- Slowly add cornstarch mix; stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Chill 2–3 hours before serving.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
2. Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups
All the flavor of pumpkin pie, without the crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Heat milk, sugar, and pumpkin together in a pan.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture until thickened.
- Spoon into cups and chill 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Layer with graham crumbs and top with whipped cream.
3. Baked Pumpkin Custard Pudding
A soft, baked pudding with a velvety texture and caramelized edges.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into ramekins; place in a water bath.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until set.
- Cool before serving.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle caramel.
4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding
A luscious blend of cheesecake and pumpkin pudding for pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Heat milk, pumpkin, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Stir constantly until thick.
- Add cream cheese and vanilla.
- Chill before serving.
How to Serve It
Layer with crushed graham crackers and top with whipped cream.
5. Pumpkin Caramel Pudding
Caramel adds sweet depth to this smooth, spiced pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except caramel in a saucepan.
- Whisk until thick over medium heat.
- Stir in caramel, mix well.
- Cool completely.
How to Serve It
Top with extra caramel drizzle and sea salt flakes.
6. Pumpkin Coconut Pudding
A tropical twist on a fall favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a pan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick.
- Pour into cups and chill 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted coconut flakes.
7. Pumpkin Chai Pudding
Infused with the cozy flavor of chai tea and warm autumn spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Heat milk and steep chai bags for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in pumpkin, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Stir until thickened, remove from heat, add vanilla.
- Chill before serving.
How to Serve It
Add whipped cream dusted with cinnamon.
8. Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding
Rich butterscotch flavor enhances pumpkin’s natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Heat milk, pumpkin, sugar, and cornstarch in saucepan.
- Cook until thick, add butter and vanilla.
- Stir and chill 3 hours.
How to Serve It
Top with chopped pecans or caramel sauce.
9. Pumpkin Banana Pudding
A cozy fall twist on the Southern classic.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare pudding by heating all ingredients (except bananas).
- Stir until thick, remove from heat, cool.
- Layer pudding and banana slices.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.
10. Pumpkin Maple Pudding
A touch of maple makes this pudding taste like fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick.
- Cool 2 hours before serving.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with more maple syrup and sprinkle cinnamon.
11. Pumpkin Mocha Pudding
Chocolate and coffee give this pudding a bold, rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat milk, sugar, cocoa, espresso, and pumpkin.
- Add cornstarch mixture, stir until thick.
- Cool completely before serving.
How to Serve It
Top with shaved chocolate.
12. Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Pudding
Light, tangy, and high in protein — dessert that feels wholesome.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
How to Serve It
Top with crushed walnuts or granola.
13. Pumpkin Cream Pie Pudding
Tastes like pumpkin pie in spoonable form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
- Cook until thickened.
- Chill 3 hours.
How to Serve It
Add whipped cream and crushed pie crust.
14. Pumpkin Honey Pudding
Naturally sweetened with honey for a golden flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat all ingredients in saucepan.
- Whisk until thick.
- Chill before serving.
How to Serve It
Drizzle extra honey before serving.
15. Pumpkin White Chocolate Pudding
Smooth, decadent, and lightly sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Heat milk, sugar, and pumpkin.
- Add cornstarch and stir until thick.
- Mix in melted white chocolate.
- Cool completely.
How to Serve It
Garnish with shaved white chocolate.
16. Pumpkin Almond Pudding
A nutty twist with creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups almond milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and cook until thick.
- Pour into serving dishes.
- Chill 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted almonds.
17. Pumpkin Rice Pudding
Pumpkin gives this traditional comfort dessert a fall upgrade.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rice
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Cook rice in milk until tender.
- Stir in pumpkin, sugar, and spices.
- Simmer until thick.
How to Serve It
Add a pat of butter and cinnamon dust.
18. Pumpkin Oat Pudding
Comforting, hearty, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup oats
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat all ingredients, stirring until thick.
- Serve warm or chilled.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted oats.
19. Pumpkin Nutella Pudding
Creamy pumpkin and chocolate hazelnut make dessert magic.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Make pudding base with pumpkin, milk, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Stir in Nutella until smooth.
- Chill 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Top with more Nutella drizzle.
20. Pumpkin Cinnamon Pudding
Warm, spiced, and simple — the essence of fall in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
- Cook on medium heat until thick.
- Remove from heat, cool completely.
How to Serve It
Serve warm or chilled with cinnamon dust.
Conclusion
Each of these creamy pumpkin puddings captures the cozy spirit of autumn in every spoonful. From caramel and chai to coconut and maple, there’s a flavor here for every craving. Try one tonight, save your favorites, and share the joy of pumpkin season with everyone at your table.
